Learn how to connect an iPhone to a laptop with simple steps for Windows & Mac. Transfer, backup & sync files with ease.

Use your Apple ID and password to sing in to iCloud and click the arrow. Meira Gebel/Business Insider 3. Once you are signed in, click Find iPhone. Click Find iPhone. Meira Gebel/Business Insider 4.

Sidecar in macOS turns your iPad into a second display, but it's limited to certain Macs and iPads. Thankfully, a few third-party apps can help if you have an older Apple device or Windows PC.